Key message Non-additive genetic effects seem to play a substantial role in the expression
of complex traits in sugarcane. Including non-additive effects in genomic prediction models …

Key message Complex traits in sugarcane can be accurately predicted using genome-wide
DNA markers. Genomic single-step prediction is an attractive method for genomic selection …

High cane yield and commercially extractable sucrose (CCS) content are two of the key
sugarcane commercial traits selected in sugarcane breeding programs. Advancements in …

Sugarcane is a major industrial crop cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions of the
world. It is the primary source of sugar worldwide, accounting for more than 70% of world …

Key message Simulations highlight the potential of genomic selection to substantially
increase genetic gain for complex traits in sugarcane. The success rate depends on the trait …

Sugarcane cultivars are interspecific hybrids with an aneuploid, highly heterozygous
polyploid genome. The complexity of the sugarcane genome is the main obstacle to the use …

A quick, accurate method to determine the potential of a sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) cross
to produce elite progeny is needed for maximizing genetic gain. Development of a practical …

Key message Including allele, dosage can improve genomic selection in highly polyploid
species under higher frequency of different heterozygous genotypic classes and high …

Linkage disequilibrium (LD) in crops, established by domestication and early breeding, can
be a valuable basis for mapping the genome. We undertook an assessment of LD in …

Three bivariate statistical methods to predict the family potential to produce elite progeny
were studied to improve the efficiency of a sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) breeding program …